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- The Mighty Kaituna River
- The worlds highest rafted waterfall
Join the Original Kaituna Rafting Company for an unbeatable grade 5 white-water experience on one of New Zealand's most exciting and beautiful rivers!
Transport from the cruise ship to this attraction is not included in the ticket cost, you will need to make your own arrangements.
Experience the thrills and spills of the Mighty Kaituna River as we take on the world famous 7 metre Tutea Falls, the highest commercially rafted waterfall.
Together with your expert guide, your team will enjoy a 50 minute action packed ride down 14 epic rapids in a tight and twisting warm water jungle canyon.
This is a white water enthusiasts dream and is a must do for adrenaline junkies and 1st time rafters alike!
No prior experience is necessary as you will be given full and comprehensive training.
All you need is a reasonable level of fitness, a sense of fun and adventure, swimwear and a towel.
Come Join us and our awesome crew!
Please note the Kaituna River is about 45 minutes from the port in Tauranga and transportation is not included in this experience.
- A 50 minute action packed ride down 14 epic rapids and the worlds highest rafted waterfall. Allow 2 hours in total.
- Custom built rafts, wetsuits, helmets, lifejackets, paddles, fleece tops, wetsuit booties and splash jackets
- Full and comprehensive training
Not Included
- Transport from the cruise ship to this attraction is not included in the ticket cost, you will need to make your own arrangements.
Instructions
- Bring swimwear, shorts, towel & a sense of adventure! We are GoPro friendly. Feel free to bring yours along. Please bring a chest harness.
Experience Schedule Options | ||
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| start time | end time | |
| 11.45am trip | 11:45 | 13:45 |
| 2.30pm trip | 14:30 | 16:30 |
| 4.30pm trip | 16:30 | 18:30 |
Experience Prices (current) | |
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| Adult price | NZ $125.00 |
| Child price (13 to 18 yrs) | NZ $125.00 |
NOTE: Prices may vary depending on your Date of Travel.
Our Booking procedures quote the applicable prices before you commit to a Booking.
What do we need to bring?
You just need to bring your swimwear, shorts, and a towel. We will provide you with the rest of the gear which will include wetsuits, fleece tops, wetsuit booties, and splash jackets depending on the weather conditions. Our life jackets, helmets, and paddles are the best you can buy and are are provided to everyone.
Do we need to be experienced?
No experience on your part is necessary as full and comprehensive training will be given. You will need to have a reasonable level of fitness, and a sense of adventure.
Do we have to be able to swim to do this trip?
Ideally you will know how to swim, but its not necessary. Our life jackets are also to the highest industry standard.
How do we capture our adventure?
A professional photographer will be taking photos along the way, and photos are available by the raft full for an additional charge. We are GoPro friendly, if you have one feel free to bring it along. Please bring a chest mount or alternatively we have a limited few chest mounts at our base to rent out.
Can I watch my partner do the rafting if I do not want to do it myself?
Kaituna Cascades is located right next to the Okere Falls scenic reserve and the Okere Falls walking track. Stretch your legs and watch the rafts tumble over the falls. You can walk with our photographer to the two viewing platforms before walking back to our base. The walk will take you around 30 minutes.
How are our rafts designed?
Kaituna Cascades designs and hand builds custom rafts specifically for running the big waterfalls on the Kaituna. All our rafts are self bailers with three thwarts and, exclusively to us, we had handles built into the floor to help us keep you safely in the raft.
I am travelling alone, can I still do this trip?
Yes, we have many different types of bookings for each tour ranging from bookings for 1 person to group bookings. You will be in a raft with up to 6 others and have plenty of opportunity to make new friends.
